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Getting around in Antigua And Barbuda

Air: 

A small airstrip at Codrington on Barbuda is equipped to handle light aircraft. Carib Aviation operates scheduled flights between Antigua and Barbuda (20 minutes' duration, twice daily).

Side of road: 
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Road quality: 

Most roads are all-weather and in reasonable condition, although they lack road markings.

Few streets are lit at night.

Car hire: 

Car hire: This can be organised from your home country but is easy to do on arrival. There are several reputable car hire companies on Antigua (some of which also hire out mopeds and bicycles). Hire rates are for the day and there is no mileage.

Taxi: 

Taxi: Available everywhere with standardised rates. US Dollars are more readily accepted by taxi drivers. Taxi drivers are also qualified as tour guides for sightseeing trips.

Coach: 

Regulations: 

Regulations: The national speed limit is 65kph (40mph) and there is a limit of 32kph (20mph) in built-up areas.

Documentation: 

Documentation: In order to drive a vehicle on the island it is necessary to buy a temporary local driver's licence from a police station or car hire agency. Valid for six months.

By water: 

Local boats are available for excursions. It usually takes 3 hours to travel from Antigua to Barbuda. However, the Barbuda Express (tel: 560 7989; website: www.antiguaferries.com) takes 90 minutes and journeys five days per week from St John's.

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